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HYDROS 21 Conductivity, Temperature, Depth Sensor CTD-10 Upgrade

Updated:2025-03-13

Brand: METER
Model: HYDROS 21
Description: The problem with most water depth, temperature, and electrical conductivity sensors (CTD sensors) is that their cost is prohibitively high. Plus they often require an extra barometric pressure sensor
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HYDROS 21 Conductivity, Temperature, Depth Sensor CTD-10 Upgrade Description：

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No need for costly extra sensors

A compact 3.4 cm diameter water level sensor that fits into tight spaces, the HYDROS 21 CTD sensor is a low-cost, durable, and easy-to-use tool for monitoring EC, temperature, and depth in both groundwater and surface water. More importantly, it’s an all-in-one instrument. When used with the ZL6 data logger or any other logging system, you won’t require an additional sensor for measuring—and referencing—barometric pressure. With a range of 0 to 120 dS/m and a measuring depth of 10 m, the sensor makes accurate depth and EC measurements for a broad range of applications.

Water level sensor with easy, research-grade data in real time

One of the qualities that makes the HYDROS 21 water level sensor so easy to use is its fast plug-and-play compatibility with the ZL6 data logger (also compatible with Campbell Scientific data loggers). Plus, with the ZL6, you can monitor and remotely access cloud data wirelessly from any internet-connected computer or device in near-real time.

Affordable, accurate, and reliable

While engineering the HYDROS 21 water level sensor, we wanted to design a water level sensor that was not only highly accurate but also provided a high degree of value. Because of its low-complexity, low-maintenance, and low-cost design, you can be assured you’re getting an instrument that will save you time, hassle, and money.

Best price-to-performance ratio on the market

Trying to measure water level, temperature, and EC typically requires an expensive CTD sensor with integrated telemetry. Unlike competitor sensors, all of the HYDROS 21’s data management happens in an external data logger, so the cost of each individual sensor is lower. Now, instead of having to rely on a single point measurement, you can take readings in several different locations without exceeding your budget.

Feature：

CTD sensor continuously monitors groundwater and surface water level changes

Vented sensor means no need for an additional sensor to measure and reference barometric pressure

Integrated electrical conductivity and temperature measurement

3.4 cm diameter sensor that fits into tight spaces

Low cost

Durable

Easy to use

HYDROS 21 Conductivity, Temperature, Depth Sensor CTD-10 Upgrade Specificationx：

Measurement Specifications	Water Depth	Range: 0 - 10,000 mm
		Resolution: 1 mm
		Accuracy: ±0.25% of full scale at 20 °C
		NOTE: Depth measurement accuracy assumes no abrupt temperature variations.
	Temperature	Range: -40 to +60 °C
		Resolution: 0.10 °C
		Accuracy: ±1.00 °C
		NOTE: The pressure transducer may be damaged or destroyed if frozen in ice. Remove the sensor if the water temperature could drop below 0°C (32 °F).
	Bulk Electrical Conductivity (EC)	Range: 0 – 120 dS/m
		Resolution: 0.001 dS/m
		Accuracy: ±0.01 dS/m or ±10%, whichever is greater
		NOTE: The EC measurement is corrected to a standard temperature of 25°C.
Communication Specifications	Output	DDI serial or SDI-12 communications protocol
Communication Specifications	Data Logger Compatibility	METER ZL6 data loggers and any data acquisition system capable of 4.0- to 15.0-VDC power and serial or SDI-12 communications
Physical Specifications	Dimensions	Diameter: 3.4 cm (1.3 in) Length: 9.0 cm (3.5 in)
	Operating Temperature Range	Minimum: 0 °C Maximum: 60 °C
	Operating Temperature Range	NOTE: Sensors may be used at higher temperatures under certain conditions
	Cable Length	10 m (standard) 20 m) 40 m (maximum cable length)
	Cable Diameter	6.00 ±0.25 mm (0.240 ±0.010 in) with minimum jacket of 0.80 mm (0.031 in)
	Connector Types	Stereo plug connector or stripped and tinned wires
	Stereo Plug Connector Diameter	3.5 mm
	Conductor Gauge	20-AWG signal and power / 21-AWG ground wire
Electrical and Timing Characteristics	Supply Voltage (Power to Ground)	Minimum: 4.0 Typical: NA Maximum: 15.0 V
	Digital Input Voltage (Logic High)	Minimum: 2.8 V Typical: 3.6 V Maximum: 5.0 V
	Digital Input Voltage (Logic Low)	Minimum: -0.3 V Typical: 0.0 V Maximum: 0.8 V
	Digital Output Voltage (Logic Low)	Minimum: NA Typical: 3.6 V Maximum: NA
	Power Line Slew Rate	Minimum: 1.0 V/ms Typical: NA Maximum: NA
	Current Drain (During Measurement)	Minimum: 2.5 mA Typical: 3.5 mA Maximum: 8.0 mA
	Current Drain (While Asleep))	Minimum: NA Typical: 0.35 mA Maximum: NA
	Power Up Time (DDI Serial)	Minimum: 52 ms Typical: NA Maximum: 100 ms
	Power Up Time (SDI-12)	Minimum: NA Typical: 700 ms Maximum: 750 ms
	Power Up Time (SDI-12, DDI Serial Disabled)	Minimum: NA Typical: 175 ms Maximum: 200 ms
	Measurement Duration	Minimum: NA Typical: 450 ms Maximum: 600 ms
Other	Compliance	Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark)